SGS Forest High School
Academy sponsor led
Cinderford, GL14 2AZ
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 2% in England
6 of 6 in Forest of Dean
Pupils
255
First preferences per place
0.86
2026/27
Absence
8.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 30.5 | 29.0 | 35.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20% | 8% | 33% | |
| Average English grade | 3.7 | 3.4 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.5 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 20% | 6% | 23% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.92 | -0.78 | — |
42% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Dene Magna and Sixth Form · 2.1 mi · Not judged · Top 38% in England
- Five Acres High School · 5.2 mi · Report card · Top 31% in England
- John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy · 7.5 mi · Not judged · Top 46% in England
- The Dean Academy · 7.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 25% in England
- Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre · 7.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 16% in England
- Severn Vale School · 8.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 50% in England
The neighbourhood
SGS Forest High School is in Cinderford (typical home £221,000, crime low).
What is SGS Forest High School's Ofsted rating?
SGS Forest High School is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does SGS Forest High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, SGS Forest High School is in the bottom 2% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.